Nature-based solutions for Land- and Seascapes in Indonesia (LASSO)

State of implementation/results

• The project was launched by the Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia (BAPPENAS) on 23 January 2023.
• All three selected provinces Bangka-Belitung, Central Java and Central Sulawesi commit to promoting the integrated land and seascape (LaS) approach of the project.
• A village typology study was completed, and the results are used for integrated spatial planning modelling in the three intervention areas. As a result of the modelling, interventions and engagement takes place in 34 villages in the intervention areas.
• A study integrated spatial planning at national level and in five provinces was elaborated to develop standard operating procedures among the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR-BPN), Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), facilitated by BAPPENAS’ Spatial Planning Directorate. The draft guideline and academic draft for harmonising terrestrial and marine spatial planning was reviewed by the ministries at a national workshop in 2025.
• Key performance indicators for integrated LaS management were agreed with BAPPENAS and the three Regional Development Planning Agencies (BAPPEDA) in 2025 (four principles, 14 indicators). The Land and Seascape Planning Unit Reconciliation (LaSPUR) tool is public at: laspur.landseascape.id
• The project focuses on eight target commodities: Pepper and blue swimming crab in Bangka-Belitung, cocoa, coffee, coconut and durian in Central Sulawesi, as well as rice and coconut in Central Java. 24 potential private sector actors for public-private community partnerships (PPCP) have been identified. Feasibility assessments for PPCP are completed and business models and investment schemes recommended for further project intervention.
• A zero-plastic-waste study was conducted in June 2024, followed by a study on behavioural factors and waste management, which highlights needs for change in waste practices in Belitung, Banyumas, Cilacap and Palu City. In July 2026 a waste bank dashboard was launched in Banyumas and Cilacap, letting households exchange plastic waste for fuel and staple goods; furthermore, smart drop boxes for waste collection were installed in Cilacap.
• The biodiversity profile of Central Java has been updated on 21 July 2026, establishing a comprehensive dataset for developing conservation and sustainable use actions. A bioprospecting dashboard and a guideline on gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) mainstreaming in the Indonesian Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (IBSAP) implementation followed.
• The project facilitated working groups in three district governments in Central Sulawesi for exchange on integrated LaS planning, innovative financing and green and blue economy. For Central Sulawesi, the master plan is published after undergoing public consultations, and it was anchored in its development plan (RPJMD 2025-2029). Meanwhile, the master planning process continues in Central Java and Belitung.
• A national financing strategy with six financing mechanisms, has been developed, outlining financial mechanisms for LaS intervention areas through specific financing strategies. Sub-national innovative financing strategies for the three pilot areas were developed in May 2026.
• A capacity development needs assessment was completed in all three provinces. 29 training modules are planned covering biodiversity, LaS planning, finance and waste management. Five modules are available at e-learning.landseascape.id, and 590 people have been trained so far.
• A draft Impact Investment Strategy was reviewed by relevant ministries. It highlights the potential of community-based enterprises to attract impact investment in bioeconomy and identifies key barriers to impact investment, as most biodiversity-based businesses are small-scale in nature.
• An initial assessment of the impact investment pipeline to establish potential investments in the intervention areas, was presented in Central Java. Its purpose is to identify investment opportunities with an estimated value of €200,000 - 250,000.
• The results of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Action Plan were disseminated in all provinces of project intervention in 2025 and are used to strengthen gender transformative project implementation.
• Awareness raising measures reached around 530,000 people online through 187 posts, 28 articles and 5 newsletters, plus 281 media publications.

Latest Update:
09/2026